Vacation Condo Rental Description:

TONS of updates in 2014 including new sofa, new love seat for the living room, all new furniture for both of the bedrooms. The second bedroom now features TWO QUEEN SIZE BEDS with new mattresses (and there is still lots of space!). In 2011, the kitchen was completely re-done and it looks AMAZING! New cabinets, new counter tops and lots of space. You will love preparing a meal in this beach front beauty. In 2010, the master bath was updated with a walk-in shower. The oversized 6th floor gulf front balcony features access from the living room and master bedroom. The condo has been upgraded with LARGE FLAT SCREEN TVS throughout! A 46" TV in the living room and 42" TVs in both bedrooms! Blu-ray DVD players and a KEURIG coffee maker are a new addition to this beautiful condo as well.

All of our two bedroom units at the Surf Dweller come with a full kitchen featuring all major appliances, dishes, utensils and cookware. They also come with washers and dryers in the units as well as a private balcony overlooking the beautiful Emerald Coast.All of our daily and weekly guests receive the following complimentary guest package: 2 beach chairs and umbrella set up for you on the beach (March 1 to October 31); 18 holes of golf with 1/2 cart at Shalimar Pointe Golf Club daily; one free pass to a 2-hour Dolphin Cruise daily,1 adult pass to snorkeling daily (April - October); nightly movie rentals, FREE Internet access (most units wireless).

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Property Reviews

Surf Dweller, #603Cory H. from Jenks, OK recommends this property.
Stayed for 6 days in June, 2015 I have stayed at Surf Dweller several times over the years. I love the facility, but I was a little disappointed in the condo unit. The electrical outlet didn't work (bottom outlets)in the entire condo. The furnishings seemed a little dated and worn. And the maintenance being done, was distracting, I think a better timing on those issues, would be not at peak rental time. Would I stay again and Surf Dweller? The answer is yes, but not in that unit. The rental fee I feel like I was a little ripped off.

Property Manager Response:Response from Brooks and Shorey Resorts, Inc. Thank you for your online review! We are sorry to hear that you had issues with the electrical outlets in the condo! Actually, the bottom outlets are controlled by a switch in the unit. We are glad that despite all the issues you had mentioned you liked your stay at the Surf Dweller and would come back. We are looking forward to welcoming you maybe in a different unit.

Great location, excellent room.Jesse J. from Berea, KY recommends this property.
Stayed for 3 days in June, 2015 Had a very nice stay. Room was as advertised. Quick easy check in and check out.Highly recommend Brooks and Shorey.

Property Manager Response:Response from Brooks and Shorey Resorts, Inc. Thank you for the wonderful review! We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back again in the future!

Wonderful timeKathy C. from Arab, AL recommends this property.
Stayed for 3 days in May, 2015 we had a great time and the condo was very nice and clea. thank you very much and We aill use you guys next time.

Property Manager Response:Response from Brooks and Shorey Resorts, Inc. Thank you for the great review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Surf Dweller and hope to welcome you back again in the near future!

NEVER AGAINJOHN B. from Newburgh, IN does not recommend this property.
Stayed for 14 days in March, 2015 DESPITE THE SPACIOUSNESS OF THE CONDO AND THE HELP REPLACING THE ROUTER, WE WERE VERY UNHAPPY BECAUSE; UNABLE TO USE OUR BALCONY THE WHOLE TWO WEEKS, HAD TO MOVE THE DIRTY PORCH FURNITURE INTO OUR LIVING SPACE FOR THE LAST WEEK, BEDROOM CARPETS FILTHY AND SLATS IN MB KEPT FALLING DOWN. THE REALTY CO. KNEW IN JAN. THE PAINTING WAS GOING ON AND FAILED TO TELL US OR OFFER ANOTHER UNIT TO RENT. WE CONSIDER THIS VERY UNPROFESSIONAL AND DECEITFUL. WON'T USE THIS REALTY CO. AGAIN.

Property Manager Response:Response from Brooks and Shorey Resorts, Inc. We apologize sincerely that this was the case, we were unaware that the works were being carried out on site that affected your actual unit as we did not get a notification that the pace of works had been increased, We had availability at other buildings that we could have moved you to had you made a call to us and advised us of the extent of the interruption. We would certainly have worked with you to better improve your vacation experience with us.. The updates from the association although informative have been very fluid and last minute. The works were scheduled for end of February time and due to weather was then postponed, then last minute we were advised of the actual dates. We are so so sorry that the works affected your vacation and hope that you will consider revisiting Fort Walton Beach again!

Wondrous!William K. from Neenah, WI recommends this property.
Stayed for 30 days in November, 2014 We've been coming to FWB for 8 years now and love staying on the beautiful Gulf! It's as if we're home whenever we're out & come back!

Property Manager Response:Response from Brooks and Shorey Resorts, Inc. Thank you for taking time to fill out the online review! It's so good to hear that you feel like this is your home - away - from - home. We are looking forward to welcoming you back again next year!

Sunrise-sunsetCharles H. from Manchaster, TN recommends this property.
Stayed for 31 days in October, 2014 Very picturesque view. 25 ft balcony faces south making possible great views of both sunrise and sunset. Very well furnished with plenty of seating for a family yet not so elegant as to fear children might break or soil anything. Equipped with everything one could want in the kitchen. Clean and well maintained. Beautiful beach. Loved beach view from both livingroom and master bedroom. Weather was perfect entire month of Oct! Pictures speak for themselves! Six miles from Destin, but away from the crowds. We felt so at home; want to go back maybe next year!

Property Manager Response:Response from Brooks and Shorey Resorts, Inc. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us! We hope to welcome you back again in the future!

Great Gulf Front CondoA guest from Port Allen, LA recommends this property.
Stayed for 3 days in August, 2014 This condo was very nice, was just what we were looking for. It is one of the largest condos we have stayed in. I would stay there again.

Property Manager Response:Response from Brooks and Shorey Resorts, Inc. Thank you for your great review! We are delighted that you have enjoyed the condo and we hope to see you again very soon!

Great view and relaxingA guest from Corbettsville, NY recommends this property.
Stayed for 7 days in August, 2014 This vacation of for us was about relaxing, catching our breath.

Property Manager Response:Response from Brooks and Shorey Resorts, Inc. Thank you for your review! We are glad you enjoyed the view and had a chance to relax in this beach front condo. We hope to see you again very soon!

Surf Dweller 603A guest from Amherst, VA does not recommend this property.
Stayed for 7 days in August, 2014 The caption for this condo says "everything new in 2014." This is VERY misleading and should be removed. Most of the furnishings were very dated. The accommodations were average. The best feature was the beach service. I don't think we would stay here again. It's overpriced for what you get. We expected more because of the caption "everything new in 2014."

Property Manager Response:Response from Brooks and Shorey Resorts, Inc. Thank you for your online review! Quite honestly, it took us by surprise as we never heard any complaints from you during your one week stay. Also, this reservation was made online where we feature lots of photos of this condo where you could see exactly what you were you made the reservation. This condo truly has new furnishings in living room and bedrooms, upgraded bathrooms, upgraded kitchen, flat screen TVs, Blu-ray DVD players so for you to say that most of the furnishings were very dated is just puzzling. Anyhow, we are happy you liked the beach service and hopefully you enjoyed your time at the beach. Maybe next time if you decide to make reservations, we would suggest calling us to discuss what you expect from a condo and we will do our best to help you find a condo that will not disappoint and will better fit your needs.

AWESOME VIEW!!! VERY COZY CONDO!!A guest from Picayune, MS recommends this property.
Stayed for 5 days in July, 2014 This was an awesome family vacation! The staff was friendly and booking was an ease of mind! Everything was to our expectations. Very right at home and equipped with everything you need! The master bedroom mattress wasn't all that comfy but we made the most of it! We loved the view especially the dolphins!! The kids loved walking the beach at night to find sand crabs. Maybe next year we will stay longer!! Very close to attractions that was affordable or free!!

Property Manager Response:Response from Brooks and Shorey Resorts, Inc. Thank you for taking the time to complete our online questionnaire. WE look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

very nice condoA guest from maryville, TN recommends this property.
Stayed for 4 days in July, 2014 We really enjoyed our stay at this condo. Location is very good close to Destin yet out of the crowd. The only issues we had was with the WiFi .we couldn't get it to connect so we called the office. They did give us access code to connect through another unit but it was very weak and sometimes wouldn't work. It would have been nice if someone had came over to fix it because we needed it for a couple of projects. Overall it is very good unit.

Property Manager Response:Response from Brooks and Shorey Resorts, Inc. Thank you very much for your excellent review! We are happy you really enjoyed your stay in this beautiful condo. Our apologies about the WIFI - the router has been re-set and is working great now! We hope to see you again very soon on the Okaloosa Island at the Surf Dweller!

Beautiful view in wonderful condo at 603 Surf DwellerKelli C. from Franklin, TN recommends this property.
Stayed for 3 days in July, 2014 This was the first vacation with my children as adults. We really had been looking forward to this for a long time and it was worth it. The condo had absolutely everything we needed for a wonderful vacation. Comfortable beds and wonderful kitchen with a view of the ocean. The spacious balcony was wonderful to sit at and watch the sunrise and set. The beach was very clean and well kept and chairs were very comfortable to sit in. It surpassed our expectations and we would come back any time of the year. Thank you for putting so much thought in everything that was available for our stay!

Property Manager Response:Response from Brooks and Shorey Resorts, Inc. Thank you for your excellent review! We are so very happy you and your family had a wonderful time at the Surf Dweller! Thank you for all your nice comments, we really appreciate it. We hope to see you again very soon at the Surf Dweller and don't forget to ask about our return customer discount next time you plan a trip with us!

Great Vacation CondoA guest from Huntsville, AL recommends this property.
Stayed for 7 days in June, 2014 Everything was ready for an easy relaxed week. Beautiful kitchen was well supplied and furnishings very comfortable. It was so nice to have a second dining table inside next to the balcony and of course we enjoyed the option to eat outdoors as well.

Property Manager Response:Response from Brooks and Shorey Resorts, Inc. Thank you for your excellent review! We are very happy you enjoyed your stay and the condo! Please come beck to see us again very soon and make sure you ask about our return customer discount!

we will be back !A guest from Hoover, AL recommends this property.
Stayed for 7 days in May, 2014 Great beach, very nice unit, great weather! We plan to come back. Will recommend to friends. Thanks for a good time!

Property Manager Response:Response from Brooks and Shorey Resorts, Inc. Thank you for your review! We are very happy you had a good time and even happier that you are planning on coming back! Don't forget to ask about our return customer discount when you do so. Thank you for recommending us, we really appreciate it!

Wonderful vacationShirley G. from Huntsville, AL recommends this property.
Stayed for 6 days in May, 2014 We traveled with parents in their eighties. The walk-in shower with the seat and hand holds, along with large balcony were our reasons for choosing this rental. The view was beautiful. The two chairs and umbrella available everyday were great. We took advantage of the free Dolphin Cruise and Snorkling trip, and enjoyed both. We liked that the patio furniture was normal height, since perching on taller stools isn't a stable situation for elderly parents. The carts downstairs to bring up luggage were plentiful and helpful. The pool was clean.Improvements recommended: 1. The two Mr. Coffee coffeemakers malfunctioned and apparently needed cleaning with vinager to keep them from shooting the water out with such force, that grounds were landing in the coffee. Fortunately, we had a few pods to use in the Keurig coffee maker. We also had some of the straps on the furniture outdoors break. I'm sure that has been replaced by now, since we reported these problems. The movie rental that was free, but not handy, since you had to drive into Destin. There was also construction next door, which was loud and disruptive to me. Our bedroom was on the street side and I could hear it early in the morning. My father-in-law and husband found it fascinating, and stood out there watching the progress off and on during the day. The location was convenient to the new Publix. Overall, If I returned to the area with my in-laws, I would rent this unit again.

Property Manager Response:Response from Brooks and Shorey Resorts, Inc. Thank you very much for your review! We are glad that you had a great stay at the Surf Dweller! Thank you for all your nice comments. As for the coffee makers and the broken patio chairs - both of these issues have been taken care of, thank you for letting us know about it! We hope to see you again very soon and be sure to ask about our return customer discount on your next trip.

Excellent family condoA guest from Fishers, IN recommends this property.
Stayed for 7 days in March, 2014 Clean, spacious condo with excellent access to a perfect beach.

Property Manager Response:Response from Brooks and Shorey Resorts, Inc. Hello ! Thank you for the great review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and the property/unit. We hope to see you all again and please don't forget to give us a call for your next vacation so you can take advantage of our return guest discount!

Snowbird SatisfactionRobert T. from Morristown, MN recommends this property.
Stayed for 14 days in March, 2014 We have used Brooks and Shorey for the past 6 years and are very pleased with their company in securing a condo at a location of our liking and at a fair rental price. They were very helpful with any questions or needs (very few)we had after we moved in to the condo.

Property Manager Response:Response from Brooks and Shorey Resorts, Inc. We hope that you continue to visit Okaloosa Island... We really appreciate you coming to stay with us! We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Snowbird delightRobert T. from Morristown, MN recommends this property.
Stayed for 28 days in February, 2014 This is our 5th winter at Ft Walton Beach. We have been with Brooks & Shorey for those 5 years and are very pleased with their professinal staff. Eva has been super to find the accomodations we were looking for and quickly addresses any problems that come up.(very few)We very much like working with the Brooks and Shorey people.

Property Manager Response:Response from Brooks and Shorey Resorts, Inc. We are so glad to see our returning guests and make sure that they have an enjoyable stay while here, thank you for your review.

603A guest from Bartlett, TN recommends this property.
Stayed for 4 days in October, 2013 This is the third time we have stayed in unit 603. We really like it, other than a planter box on balcony with cigarette butts and beer bottle caps it is a nice unit

Property Manager Response:Response from Brooks and Shorey Resorts, Inc. Thank you for taking the time to fill out our review, we are glad that you enjoyed your stay and we have notified housekeeping to make sure that the issues in the planter box are seen too as well. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Very nice unit!Linda P. from Bartlett, TN recommends this property.
Stayed for 7 days in August, 2013 Unit 603 is a very nice unit. Well equipped. Master bath has been updated.

Property Manager Response:Response from Brooks and Shorey Resorts, Inc. Thank you for your review! We are glad you liked the condo and enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again on the Okaloosa Island.

ideal!!!Reviewed by: Kent B. recommends this property.
Stayed for 3 days in August, 2013 Although the furnishings seemed in need of an update, everything else about this unit was perfect! The view, access to the Gulf, the pool, everything was satisfying. We would definitely book again. We traveled with a 2 1/2 year old. She was right at home. This was an awesome value! The Brookshoore Realty amenities were an added bonus and they were very helpful!

Property Manager Response:Response from Brooks and Shorey Resorts, Inc. Thank you for talking the time to write this view, your comments regarding the furnishings within this unit will be passed to the owner of the unit. It helps them better understand and meet the needs of their guests! Overall however we are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your vacation. The amenities package is a real hit with all our guests, so we are glad that you too enjoyed them! Remember to book again, call our office and we would be happy to apply a returning guest discount to your next stay.

Great home away from home and great view of beach.A guest from MANCHESTER, TENN recommends this property.
Stayed for 4 days in June, 2013 Condo is very nice and clean. We are very close to beach, just walk across the condo's boardwalk and down on the sand. Great view from balcony. This is second year for us to stay in this condo. Love it.

Great stay in Ft. Walton BeachJohn S. from Acworth, GA recommends this property.
Stayed for 7 days in June, 2013 First time in this condo and really enjoyed it. Condo was large with a beautiful oceanfront view, huge patio and well maintained. I would definitely look to stay here again.

Graduation TripAngela K. from Arab, AL recommends this property.
Stayed for 3 days in May, 2013 My husband, myself and "the boys", 6 graduating high school seniors, had a blast and all of us loved staying in this unit at Surfdweller. It is light,airy, has a huge balcony and plenty of room. The management company was also very professional and accommodating.

Enjoyable place to vacationLinda H. from Cambridge Springs, PA recommends this property.
Stayed for 7 days in March, 2013 I have to admit that when we first arrived we were a bit surprised about some aspects of the condo being somewhat outdated. However, these were very small things such as VCRs and vintage clock radios which had no impact at all on our stay. The views from the balcony, the living room, and the master bedroom are gorgeous as advertised. The only things I would recommend changing at all would be fixing the one queen bed in the second bedroom as the one corner sags. And since there is no place close by to get good coffee it would sure be nice to upgrade to a Keurig so people could use k-cups! :). Oh, and we did have problems with having enough hot water for four people to shower in the morning which we thought surprising considering that the condo will sleep up to eight. Overall, we had a great week and would not hesitate to stay here again.

Property Manager Response:Response from Brooks and Shorey Resorts, Inc. Hello, thank you for your comments! This unit now has blu-ray DVD players and a KEURIG coffee maker. The bed has also been repaired. Thank you for taking time to fill out the review!

Gulf experienceRobert T. from Morristown, MN recommends this property.
Stayed for 28 days in February, 2013 We have been coming to Surf Dweller for the past 4 years and we are very happy with the professional care Eva and Bill have given us. Our dishwasher was not working properly, so we called Eva and she got right on it with a repair man showing up the next day. He determined it was not fixable and the next day Bill installed a new dishwasher. We truly appreciated the quick response by Brooks & Shorey and the communication with owner to replace the appliance. Good job guys!

New Years EveA guest from Huntsville, AL recommends this property.
Stayed for 4 days in December, 2012 Plenty of seating space - a nice table in the LR for puzzles and computers. We like to have a "feast" on New Years Eve and the kitchen is well equipped for serious cooking.All in all a good experience.

20th year at Surf Dweller-Most likely the last!A guest from Oakfield, TN recommends this property.
Stayed for 31 days in October, 2012 Great-Brooks-Shorey(Eva)very nice to do business with.Pleased with the deposit and payment plan.

Great location, close to beach and nice condo.Jimmy S. from Manchester, TN recommends this property.
Stayed for 4 days in June, 2012 We were very pleased with our condo. This is first time to stay there and we are hoping to get this condo again. It is as close to the beach as you can get. The condo complex is a little smaller than some and therefore the beach was not as full in front of it... Loved it.

Very nice accomodations at a good priceJames B. from Opelousas, LA recommends this property.
Stayed for 3 days in June, 2012 We spent 3 nights at Surf Dweller in late June 2012 and were very pleased with our unit for the price we paid. Our 2 bedroom unit had more than enough space for our party of 7 and the unit was well furnished and beautifully decorated. Good parking facility, gulf front balcony, well organized elevators and beach access. Very short drive to all the action around Ft. Walton Beach, FL. We had a pleasurable stay at Surf Dweller and the staff at Brooks and Shorey were very friendly and helpful. I would recommend them to anyone who wants a great beach vacation at a good price.

A fabulous time at the beach!!!!A guest from Henderson, TN recommends this property.
Stayed for 8 days in June, 2012 This is the third time that my wife and I have stayed at this property and have thouroghly enjoyed each time. The views were spectacular and we both look forward to the day that we can return.

Fort Walton Surf Dweller 603 stayTimmy G. from Peachtree City, GA recommends this property.
Stayed for 4 days in June, 2012 The condo was very good. Best equiped kitchen we've seen in a vacation rental. Very large two bedroom compared to several others we have stayed at in the area.

Always SpectacularA guest from Farmington, Missouri recommends this property.
Stayed for 5 days in May, 2012 We made reservations for the Dolphin Cruise which we thought was southern star which was on the pamphlet that was given to us when we arrived. When we go there they wouldn't honer the discount and told us to go to Little Nemo. Which later we checked the web site and it did say Little Nemo but it was to late. So basically we had received the wrong information!